HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Straight line depreciationThe financial definition for Straight line depreciation:Amortizing or apportioning an equal dollar amount of depreciation in each accounting period. Similar MatchesAsset Depreciation Range SystemAsset Depreciation Range SystemA range of depreciable lives the IRS allows for particular classes of assets. Currency depreciationCurrency depreciationA decline in the value of one currency relative to another currency. Depreciation occurs when, because of a change in exchange rates, a unit of one currency buys fewer units of another currency. Depreciation tax shieldDepreciation tax shieldThe value of the tax write-off on depreciation of plant and equipment. Further SuggestionsDouble declining balance depreciationDouble declining balance depreciation method (DDB) Earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation (EBITD) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) Real appreciation or depreciation Sum of the years digits depreciation Click to compare definitions of Straight line depreciation Click to view definitions beginning st |